Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) has not reported to work in over two months. Meanwhile, his constituents and Americans writ large are struggling to afford basic goods with inflation soaring to its highest level in over three years. Congressional Republicans caused this affordability crisis with their unnecessary war in Iran, ongoing tariffs, and cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. So, while his constituents are struggling with higher costs, what is Congressman Kean Jr. doing? He won’t say, but he’s still trading stocks.
Congressman Kean Jr.’s team has stated that he is absent due to a “personal health matter,” but they have offered no other details nor have they outlined a clear timeline for his return. But that hasn’t stopped him from engaging in his favorite hobby – trading stocks – or joining the Crypto Caucus. Congressman Kean Jr. has made at least eight personal stock trades since his last recorded vote in the Congress. While his constituents are desperate for their representative to do something about higher prices, Congressman Kean Jr. is busy padding his portfolio. “New Jersey families are getting crushed by skyrocketing prices caused by Republicans’ war in Iran, tariffs, cuts to Medicaid, and more. So, why is their member of Congress MIA with virtually no explanation and actively trading stocks while working families are struggling to put food on the table?” said Unrig Our Economy Campaign Director Leor Tal. “Congressman Kean Jr. took an oath to serve the people of New Jersey’s seventh congressional district. But, instead, he has been absent from his job, while still finding the time to trade stocks. New Jersey families want a representative that shows up to the job and looks out for their wallets — not just his own.”
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